Best Caprese Bites Recipes

CAPRESE TOMATO BITES

Steps:

• Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture. , Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

ROASTED CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Using a small serrated knife, cut off the top eighth of each tomato and hollow out the insides, leaving the sides intact. (Discard the seeds and insides.) Slice a small sliver off each tomato bottom so it sits flat. Drain well on paper towel, taking care to dry the inside.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stuff each tomato with a pinch of the chopped basil and a mozzarella ball and set on a small rimmed baking sheet.
• Combine the breadcrumbs with the olive oil, oregano and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the tops of the tomatoes.
• Bake until golden and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm.

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• On decorative toothpick skewer one cherry tomato, a basil leaf and a cube of mozzarella. Serve with varieties of marinated olives, sliced Italian meats and breadsticks.

PEPPERONI CAPRESE BITES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium glass jar, add all of the above ingredients and shake well. Let sit at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

CAPRESE BITES WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Slice mozzarella into 1/2 inch cubes. Using a toothpick, layer the mozzarella, spinach and tomato. Refrigerate until time to serve. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring Balsamic Vinegar to a boil. Allow to cook until vinegar thickens and reduces, about 5 - 10 minutes depending on your stove. You should be left with a few tablespoons of the reduction. When ready to serve, drizzle platters with balsamic reduction. Place Caprese bites on top of reduction and serve.

TORTELLINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Line a microwave-safe plate with a damp paper towel. Place the tortellini on the paper towel and top with a second damp paper towel. Microwave until the pasta is steamed and semi-soft, about 30 seconds. Thread one tortellini on a 6-inch skewer, followed by a mozzarella ball and grape tomato. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with the basil chiffonade. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 9 more skewers. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

MINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• 1. Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer. Place skewers in a shallow serving dish. 2. Whisk together oil and next 3 ingredients. Drizzle oil mixture over skewers; sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste. *1 (8-oz.) package fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may be substituted. **Wooden picks may be substituted.

MINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, and another tomato half onto each skewer. Place skewers in a shallow serving dish.
• Whisk together oil and next 3 ingredients. Drizzle oil mixture over skewers; sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste.

TORTELLINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
• Thread 1 tomato half, I cheese all, another tomato half, and 1 tortellini onto each skewer. Place skewers in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
• Whisk together vinegar and salt. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in basil and ground pepper to taste.
• Pour vinaigrette over skewers, turning to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours.
• Transfer skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Discard any remaining vinaigrette.

CHICKEN CAPRESE CROSTINI BITES

Steps:

• 1. Marinate chicken breast overnight or for a few hours in 1/2 cup of olive oil & 1/4 cup of Balsamic vinegar. Cut into slices.
• 2. Cut baquette into slices (not too thin) and grill for a few minutes to get toasty. (Brush w/ some garlic butter or w/ Italian dressing or balsamic & oil for extra flavor!) Top w/ slices of mozzarella, chicken, & grill until cheese is melted.
• 3. Remove & top w/ tomato slices (I used roasted red pepper in place of tomato for my tomato-hating daughter) and a fresh basil leaf on each crostini slice. Sprinkle with some more vinegar & oil & some parmesan. You can add garlic to this, as you desire.

ANNETTE'S CAPRESE SALAD BITES

Steps:

• 1. Cut tomatoes in half and clean out pulp. Lay in bottom of a dish with a lip on it.
• 2. Season WELL with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper.
• 3. Tear basil leaves and press a piece down inside each tomato half.
• 4. Take a mozzarella pearl and press down on the basil leaf to get it to sit inside tomato half.
• 5. Drizzle with olive oil followed by balsamic vinegar.
• 6. Sit out at room temperature so mozzarella has time to get warm and bring out it's natural flavors. GOBBLE UP and ENJOY!!! Make lots because you won't be able to eat just 5 or 10. You'll want more and more.

TOFU CAPRESE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the balsamic glaze. In a small jar, mix together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Spike seasoning. Give it a good stir and set aside.
• Cut the tofu into ½-inch (1.24cm) cubes.
• Assemble the caprese bites. Grab a large plate and the toothpicks. Put half a tomato on the toothpick, followed by a tofu cube and then a basil leaf folded in half. Lastly, add another half of the tomato. Repeat for all supplies.
• Mix together the balsamic glaze again, and then drizzle it on top of the caprese bites.

CAPRESE MOZZARELLA SALAD BITES

Steps:

• Separate the leaves of the endive and set aside the larger leaves.
• In a bowl, gently mix together the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and dressing, and season salt and pepper, to taste. Fill the leaves with the mixture and sprinkle with a little Parmesan. Arrange the bites on a serving platter and serve.

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Thread a mozzarella ball on a skewer or toothpick, then thread a tomato half onto the same toothpick, positioning it so the cut side of the tomato abuts the cheese at the end of the pick. Spoon pesto sauce into a serving bowl. Set skewers around the edge of the bowl or set them in the bowl so that both the cheese balls and the tomatoes rest in the pesto.

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together garlic, seasoned salt, black pepper, lemon juice and olive oil.
• 2. Gently fold in tomatoes until well coated.
• 3. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• 4. Remove tomatoes from olive oil mixture and set aside.
• 5. Brush tops of bread slices with olive oil mixture that tomatoes were marinating in.
• 6. Place bread on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for about 5 minutes. Until just toasted.
• 7. Place 1 large leaf of Basil on each slice of bread and top with a slice of tomato.
• 8. Scoop mozzarella cheese with a half round tablespoon size measuring spoon and top tomato slices with mozzarella cheese.

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Cut the stem ends off the tomatoes, and hollow them out with a small spoon.
• Cut mozzarella into small cubes.
• Wrap each cube of cheese in a leaf of basil, and stuff into a tomato.
• Drizzle tomatoes with oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Try not to eat the whole tray before guests arrive.